Sorry is the hardest thing to say
We humans don't have the humility
Throughout history, we humans have been too bold or too proud to admit wrongdoing
And this has accounted for unacknowledged acts of terrible brutality.
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Abuse, cruelty, oppression, marginalization, torture, killing
We've done terrible things to those powerless and without a say
Worse, we've used religion, law, power, tribalism, opportunism, brute force, and false and artificial social divisions and rules
To be callous about the generational suffering caused along the way.
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Juneteenth is here to remind us
Of the terrible things we humans have done to others for pride, for lust, and for gain
Things which no humans on earth should be made to endure
And for which we collectively deserve to hang our heads in shame.
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Dear reader, let's each one of us take a moment on Juneteenth
To say sorry for a past filled with terrible suffering
And to make a personal and collective pledge
To do everything in our power not to repeat any of those things.
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On a personal note, I would like to say sorry to each and every person to whom I have caused pain, harm, or suffering intentionally and unintentionally, personally or collectively in my life. I am truly sorry.
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